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Patisserie

/ˌpæt.ɪˈsɛr.i/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A shop where pastries and cakes are made and sold.

    "She bought a box of delicate fruit tarts from the local patisserie."
  2. 2

    Traditional French pastries, cakes, and other sweet baked goods collectively.

    "The hotel breakfast buffet featured an exquisite selection of fine patisserie."

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The term 'patisserie' originates from the French word 'pâtisserie', which refers to a pastry shop. It is derived from 'pâtissier', meaning 'pastry chef', which itself comes from the Old French 'paste', referring to dough or pastry. The word has evolved to encompass a variety of baked goods and confections.

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